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        <description><![CDATA[Polity.org.za offers a unique take on news, with a focus on political, legal, economic and social issues in South Africa and Africa, as well as international affairs. Polity strives to provide our readers reliable and objective reporting on important issues that drive our society.]]></description>
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            <title>When Belief Meets Business: How far must employers go in accommodating faith and culture?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Recent judgments confirm that while employers must reasonably accommodate cultural and religious beliefs, accommodation has limits. Fairness depends on context, proportionality, and whether the accommodation is operationally sustainable. South Africa is a diverse country with a rich blend of cultural and religious beliefs, all of which are protected by the Constitution. These beliefs inevitably manifest in the workplace, often through employees, at times creating conflict between personal obligations and operational demands. Employers are frequently placed in complex situations when such beliefs conflict with workplace requirements. Managing these situations without undermining employees’ rights or disrupting business operations remains a significant challenge.]]></description>
            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
            <category>Other Briefs</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Bowmans bolsters East African tax capabilities with appointment of Terry Muli as head of ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has strengthened its tax services offering and capacity in East Africa with the appointment of Terry Muli as head of Transfer Pricing in Kenya from 1 June 2026. Terry will be based in Nairobi. Terry's appointment comes at a time of growing client demand for specialised international tax and transfer pricing support services, driven by the increasing complexity of Kenya's tax laws. This is especially in respect of cross border-related party transactions.]]></description>
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            <title>The contract clauses most businesses overlook</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Contracts underpin all business relationships. Businesses frequently enter into agreements without fully grasping the legal consequences of specific terms. Most focus on price and timelines, often missing clauses that can create significant legal or financial risk in the event of disputes. In 2026, businesses will increasingly adopt standardised templates, conclude agreements electronically, and negotiate commercial arrangements more quickly. Consequently, businesses conduct inadequate contract reviews, which has led to a growing source of litigation and commercial disputes.]]></description>
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            <category>SchoemanLaw Inc</category>
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            <title>A return to meaningful engagement with SARS</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Recent High Court judgments handed down in respect of tax dispute resolution matters involving the South African Revenue Service (SARS), including matters such as CSARS v HR Focus CC and CSARS v Glencore International AG, demonstrate the complexity and scale of litigation between taxpayers and SARS. At the same time, these matters highlight that not every dispute necessarily requires escalation to prolonged litigation in order to achieve an effective resolution. Where tax disputes are approached with clarity of facts and properly articulated legal positions, there is often scope for constructive engagement. This does not eliminate disagreement, but it allows for a structured progression toward resolution.]]></description>
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            <category>Other Briefs</category>
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            <title>Smart contracts in South Africa: Legal recognition, challenges and the future of automated ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Digital innovation is transforming the way agreements are concluded and enforced, with smart contracts emerging as one of the most notable developments. These self-executing agreements, embedded in computer code and deployed on blockchain networks, automatically perform contractual obligations once predetermined conditions are met.  In South Africa, the rise of smart contracts raises important legal considerations. While traditional contracts remain central to commercial practice, questions arise regarding the recognition, regulation and enforceability of smart contracts within the existing legislative framework. ]]></description>
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            <category>SchoemanLaw Inc</category>
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            <title>Negotiating fair parenting arrangements in relocation disputes: Balancing opportunity, ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Relocation disputes are among the most emotionally charged and legally complex matters in family law. They often arise when one parent wishes to move with a child to another city, province, or country, while the other parent objects to the relocation due to concerns about maintaining a meaningful relationship with the child. In many cases, the proposed relocation is not motivated by bad faith or an attempt to exclude the other parent. Rather, it may arise from employment opportunities, ...]]></description>
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            <title>It can be unlawful to fire illegal strikers</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Chapter 4 of the LRA read together with item 6 of Schedule 8 of the LRA effectively allows employers to dismiss employees who have embarked on an unprotected strike. For example, where employees fail, prior to embarking on a strike to follow the LRA’s pre-strike procedures, the employer may be entitled to dismiss the strikers. This is because, by their very nature and purpose, strikes cause damage to the enterprise concerned. And the pre-strike procedures are necessary to mitigate that damage and to try to avoid the need for a strike. However, the law makes it clear that an unlawful strike does not automatically give the employer a right to fire the strikers. The appropriateness of the penalty depends on the circumstances in which the strike action took place. For example, if the employer provoked the strike this would act as a mitigating factor.]]></description>
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            <category>Labour Law Management Consulting</category>
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            <title>Pre-Arbitration Minutes: Lessons from Alexkor Ltd v Mervyn Carstens</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[At its very nature, concluded pre-arbitration minutes are signed agreements. They are beneficial in the arbitration process as they clarify issues in dispute, set crucial deadlines, encourage efficiency and transparency and assist the commissioner. Once parties sign and file these pre-arbitration minutes, it is ordinarily accepted that parties may not deviate from this agreement. There have been instances where parties enter into these agreements and seek to amend these agreements during the arbitration proceedings. This article now considers whether pre-arbitration minutes can be amended once filed, and the scope of a commissioner’s powers in this regard. To illustrate these issues, we turn to an important judgment.]]></description>
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            <title>Krugerrands and taxes: The critical record-keeping risk many investors overlook</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As renewed interest in gold continues amid global market and economic uncertainty, Krugerrands remain a popular investment choice among South Africans. Whether acquired as a long-term wealth preservation strategy, a hedge against uncertainty, or simply as a physical investment asset, many investors have accumulated Krugerrands over time without giving much thought to the possible tax implications when selling these assets. Depending on the facts and circumstances of each case, including the taxpayer’s intention and the nature of the activity undertaken, profits realised when selling Krugerrands may be subject to either capital gains tax or normal income tax.]]></description>
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            <title>AI, intellectual property and governance: Why the real conversation belongs in the boardroom</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something financial institutions are preparing for. It is already embedded in how decisions are made, how products are designed and how risk is managed. Whether through fraud detection, algorithmic trading, customer engagement or compliance monitoring, AI is steadily reshaping the financial services sector. Much of the conversation around AI still focuses on innovation and capability, what these systems can do, how quickly they can be adopted and how they can improve efficiency. Beneath that, however, a more consequential conversation is emerging, centered on ownership, accountability and governance.]]></description>
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